Character Relationships in Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
Jonathan Strange (played by Bertie Carvel) is a protagonist in Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell.
A rakish and somewhat dissolute man seeking a respectable profession for his love, Arabella. He meets Vinculus, learns he is destined to be a great magician, and begins studying magic by purchasing spells stolen from Mr Norrell's books. Mr Norrell (played by Eddie Marsan) is a protagonist in Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell.
A skilled magician from Hurtfew Abbey who initially practices magic in isolation. Persuaded to travel to London to offer his services to the government, he encounters Vinculus, receives a prophecy about the Raven King, and attempts a resurrection by making a bargain with a wild fairy. The Gentleman (played by Marc Warren) appears in Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell.
A fairy possessing ancient wild magic, also known as the Gentleman with Thistledown Hair. Mr Norrell conjures him to assist in resurrecting a dead woman, resulting in an ill-judged bargain. Arabella (played by Charlotte Riley) appears in Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell.
Jonathan Strange's love interest who demands he find a respectable profession. Lady Pole (played by Alice Englert) appears in Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell.
The fiancée of the Secretary of State for War, Sir Walter Pole. Her recent death prompts Mr Norrell to offer his magical assistance to bring her back to life. Sir Walter Pole (played by Samuel West) appears in Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell.
The Secretary of State for War and a leading government member during the Napoleonic Wars. Mr Norrell travels to London to offer his magical assistance to him. Honeyfoot (played by Brian Pettifer) appears in Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell.
Childermass (played by Enzo Cilenti) appears in Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell.
Mr Norrell's factotum who persuades him to travel to London to make magic respectable. He is also the victim of Vinculus pickpocketing Mr Norrell's spellbooks.
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (2015) — Character Map & Story Timeline
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (2015) interactive character relationship network and AI-powered story timeline. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters across the narrative arc.
AI Narrative Summary
A comprehensive narrative architecture tracking the restoration of English magic, the mentor-apprentice schism, and the confrontation with Faerie forces across the first season.
Character Network — 10 Characters
Jonathan Strange (Bertie Carvel) — protagonist A rakish and somewhat dissolute man seeking a respectable profession for his love, Arabella. He meets Vinculus, learns h...
Mr Norrell (Eddie Marsan) — protagonist A skilled magician from Hurtfew Abbey who initially practices magic in isolation. Persuaded to travel to London to offer...
The Gentleman (Marc Warren) A fairy possessing ancient wild magic, also known as the Gentleman with Thistledown Hair. Mr Norrell conjures him to ass...
Arabella (Charlotte Riley) Jonathan Strange's love interest who demands he find a respectable profession.
Lady Pole (Alice Englert) The fiancée of the Secretary of State for War, Sir Walter Pole. Her recent death prompts Mr Norrell to offer his magical...
Sir Walter Pole (Samuel West) The Secretary of State for War and a leading government member during the Napoleonic Wars. Mr Norrell travels to London...
Honeyfoot (Brian Pettifer)
Childermass (Enzo Cilenti) Mr Norrell's factotum who persuades him to travel to London to make magic respectable. He is also the victim of Vinculus...
